Nose Job - Rhinoplasty Before and After

Appearance

The goal of rhinoplasty surgery is to create a natural and pleasing looking nose that fits the face. Plastic surgery of the nose, or rhinoplasty, is a frequently requested and routine cosmetic procedure. The key to a successful outcome is to create a natural and well-proportioned nose without sacrificing breathing function.

Breathing

Obstruction to your nose can have a huge impact on the quality of your life. A major function of our nose is to filter air through our nasal passages. By reducing or stopping the amount of air that you are able to breathe can affect your overall health quite easily. One of these effects can be nasal passage blockage, which can result in snoring.

Combined Treatment

As well as treating problems with appearance and breathing, rhinoplasty can be combined with other procedures to enhance or restore balance to the face. These include Botox, lip augmentation, ear pinning surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and even other simple injectable rejuvenating fillers or anti-aging treatments.

Nose Surgery Updates

Many people would like to have a rhinoplasty, either for cosmetic or health reasons, but often become timid at the idea because they are unsure of what the recovery will be like. Actually, recovery from a nose job may not be nearly as bad as you may have imagined it. Let’s discuss what rhinoplasty recovery is actually like so that you will know what to expect.

The first day or two after

In most cases, you will be required to stay overnight in the hospital for monitoring. For the first few days, you will likely want to take the pain medication prescribed to you by your surgeon. This will help ease any of the discomfort you might be feeling.

It is advised that you take up to two weeks off work to ensure you have the time to rest and let your body heal. Some people choose to take even longer off from work because they experience bruising and swelling. By the third or fourth day, you may be able to switch to over the counter pain medications to manage your discomfort.

Congestion

More annoying than any pain, congestion is one of the side effects of rhinoplasty. That’s because the inside of the nose will likely swell a great deal in the wake of a procedure. While the inner nasal walls are swollen, you may have trouble breathing.

However, congestion should start clearing up within a few weeks of the surgery. That’s because the swelling will slowly go down.

Irritation may occur, especially at night when you are trying to sleep. There are some things you can do and things you can avoid in order to ensure your nose heals as quickly as possible. If you follow these directions, you should find it much easier to avoid the irritation.

Tips for rhinoplasty recovery

Use a saline spray to keep the inside of your nose moist.

Use an ointment if one has been given to you by the surgeon. If your nose is dry and becoming irritated, talk to your surgeon about getting an ointment to keep it moist during healing.

Do not blow your nose until your surgeon has given you clearance to do so.

The follow up

Depending on your procedure and how it was done, some of the things you may need consider after the surgery are:

Having a cast on your nose

Stitches that need to be removed around a week or a week and a half later.

Bruising that will vary depending on your own body and that will fade in a week or two.

If you have a reason for why you need a nose job, then do not let your fear stand in the way. Recovery usually only takes a week or two at the most and any discomfort you may experience can be managed with prescription or over the counter medication.

If you have questions or concerns about rhinoplasty see your local doctor who will arrange for you to see a nose surgeon.

Surgical technique

After rhinoplasty surgery

The patient concerns in terms of appearance and function were addressed. The bump was removed. The tip was deprojected and uprotated. The columella retraction was addressed. Overall the nose has a natural appearance in keeping with the facial features. The nasal airway was improved and breathing is easier.

Reduction rhinoplasty is one of the procedures known colloquially as a “nose job”. This will reduce the size of your nose. The nose may be reshaped, as well. The shape of the bridge and the tip, as well as the nostrils, can also be changed. In some cases, rhinoplasty is also done to correct breathing problems.

What can reduction rhinoplasty do?

This operation is generally performed reduce the size of the nose’s framework. The skin itself is not changed. The nose’s frame, made of bone and cartilage, is approached through small cuts inside your nostrils or underneath your nostrils. The bridge may be reduced, and then reshaped to a smaller size. Reduction rhinoplasty also narrows the width of your nose. The nostrils can be narrowed as needed, and the nose can be shortened. The changes may be performed to help correct breathing difficulties.

Are there limits to what can be accomplished?

As with any surgery, there are limitations to what can be removed, changed or added. Your surgeon will endeavor to produce the best possible outcome for your needs, goals and structure. The surgery’s objective is to make your nose look in proportion to your facial features. You should explain what you want clearly to your surgeon, and he or she will let you know what can be done, and what cannot. If your nose is quite large, or you are middle aged, there are limits to what can be reduced. This is due to your skin’s lack of elasticity to shrink onto a smaller frame. If your nose has been bent by injury, it may not be able to be made perfectly straight. Larger nostrils can only be reduced so much.

What risks are involved with reduction rhinoplasty?

Like all operations performed under a general anaesthetic, there will always be a risk of infection in the chest, especially if you smoke. This risk can be minimised by telling your surgeon if you have a sore throat, cold or cough before the surgery, so that it can be postponed or your anaesthetic altered. Surgery can be complicated if you have heavy nose bleeding after the procedure, or after 7 to 10 days. This may require in-hospital treatment. You may experience some breathing difficulties during the first week after surgery. This will usually disappear as the swelling subsides. If after the surgery you or your surgeon are not happy with the outcome a revision rhinoplasty can often be performed. However, it is not recommended to opt for surgery again until at least a year after the first surgery, as rhinoplasty generally takes 12 months to heal completely.

What may be expected on operation day?

This surgery is often done under general anesthetic where you will likely be required to stay in hospital overnight. The procedure itself usually causes mild to moderate pain, and you will probably not need anything stronger than mild pain relievers after the surgery. The dressings in your nostrils may cause discomfort, as may a splint, used over your nose. This is important, though, as it holds your bones in the proper position. When you go home, you may experience minor bleeding from the nose for a day or two. Rinse this blood away gently. Keeping your head elevated will help. Avoiding hot baths will help, as well. Do not sneeze or blow your nose. After your dressings are removed, you can clear the nose by simply blowing your nose and rinsing with a sinus wash.

If you have questions about reduction rhinoplasty contact your local doctor, who will arrange for you to see a rhinoplasty specialist.

Surgical technique

After rhinoplasty surgery

The concerns in terms of appearance and function are addressed. After rhinoplasty the bump is removed. The tip is deprojected and uprotated. The columella retraction was addressed. Overall the nose has a natural appearance in keeping with the facial features. The nasal airway is improved and breathing is easier.

Clients may decide to have rhinoplasty for any number of reasons

Perhaps they have always hated the size or shape of their nose. Maybe they suffer from snoring or sleep apnea due to a deviated septum or blocked nasal passages. Sometimes they may have suffered a traumatic injury that has left the nose scarred and misshapen.

You have no doubt read articles on all kinds of reasons for plastic surgery, including rhinoplasty. The simple fact is, whether your reasons are cosmetic, functional, or both – so long as you are seeking rhinoplasty for yourself and not to satisfy anyone else – you are perfectly justified in seeking this procedure. It is safe and patients who pay attention to their doctors’ consultations and advice will be very satisfied with the outcome.

While you may have a good idea of what you want your new nose to look like, or how you want it to function, you may not have a clear picture in your mind of how this can happen. In this article, we will discuss the basic steps your rhinoplasty surgeon will take during your procedure and what you can expect during recovery.

What happens during the procedure

Depending on the type of surgery and whether or not you are having any other procedures done at the same time – such as jaw contouring or a brow lift – your rhinoplasty will most likely take between 1 and 3 hours. You, of course, will not be awake during this process, as you will be given an IV of anesthesia, fluids, and medication as you are taken into the operating room. Your heart rate, blood pressure etc will then be closely monitored by your anesthetist.

While you are under anesthetic, your surgeon will either perform an open or closed rhinoplasty. In an open rhinoplasty, your surgeon will make a small Z-shaped incision under your nose, between your nostrils. During this type of procedure, the skin is folded up while your surgeon reshapes and restructures the bone, cartilage, and tissue underneath. Afterward, you may be left with a very discrete scar in between your nostrils.

During a closed rhinoplasty, all of the incisions will be made inside the nostrils. In this procedure visible scarring can be avoided. Some surgeons will often prefer this method of the procedure as it enables them to see how the nose will look after the surgery is complete. However, closed rhinoplasty does make repositioning of the skin over the nose more difficult and if often not recommended for more complex surgeries.

Both of these techniques have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the desired results for the procedure. Talk to your surgeon about which will be better for you.

What to expect after surgery

Rhinoplasty often includes breaking and reshaping the bones in your nose. When you take this into consideration, it is understandable that the recovery process is similar to recovering from a broken nose. After your procedure, your surgeon will cast and tape your nose to hold it in place. You may need to refrain from some physical activities during your recovery to avoid strain on the healing tissue, bone, and cartilage. Be sure to ask your doctor what you can and can’t do following surgery, this will ensure the best possible recovery.

After your procedure, you will have a number of follow-up visits to ensure that the nose and wounds are healing properly and that the results will be satisfactory.

If you have questions about a rhinoplasty procedure contact your local doctor, who will arrange for you to see a rhinoplasty specialist.